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The United States of America is the home of the hip hop dance, swing, tap dance and its derivative Rock and Roll, and modern square dance (associated with the United States of America due to its historic development in that country—twenty three U.S. states have designated it as their official state dance or official folk dance) and one of the major centers for modern dance.
Joann Wheeler Kealiinohomoku (also known by other orthographic variation including Keali'inohomoku) (1930–2015 [2]) was an American anthropologist and educator, co-founder of the dance research organization Cross-Cultural Dance Resources (CCDR).
The next day, Herbert "Whitey" White, the dance master at the Savoy, hired her as the youngest member of his dance troupe, Whitey's Lindy Hoppers. In 1935, Miller competed in a dance contest called the Harvest Moon Ball at Madison Square Garden. She said she lost the contest because her blouse opened. [7] She then went on a seven-month European ...
James Titus Godbolt (October 2, 1927 – May 16, 2008), known professionally as Jimmy Slyde and also as the "King of Slides", was an American tap dancer known for his innovative tap style mixed with jazz. Slyde was a popular rhythm tap dancer in America in the mid-20th century, when he performed on the nightclub and burlesque circuits.
Brenda Dixon Gottschild is an American cultural historian, performer, choreographer, and anti-racist cultural worker. She has used her background as a dance performer and as a professor of dance to create works that bring racism, gender, and societal questions to the forefront of discussions.
Soon, he was dancing with George Balanchine's American Ballet.In 1937, he choreographed his first dance, Show Piece, which was performed by Ballet Caravan.The next year, Hawkins was the first man to dance with the company of the famous modern dancer and choreographer Martha Graham.
La Meri (born Russell Meriwether Hughes Jr.; May 13, 1899 – January 7, 1988) was an American ethnic dancer, choreographer, teacher, poet, anthropologist and scholar. [1] She integrated the dance styles of many cultures, most notably those of Spain and India, in her work.
Lloyd Shaw (1890-1958), also known as Dr. Lloyd "Pappy" Shaw, was an educator, and is generally credited with bringing about the broad revival of square dancing in America. [1] He was superintendent, principal, teacher, and coach for Cheyenne Mountain Schools in Colorado Springs, Colorado , from 1916-1951, and taught folk dancing .